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procurement
The organized process of acquiring goods, services, or information, especially in a business or government context.
Unsere Abteilung ist für die Beschaffung der gesamten IT-Ausstattung verantwortlich.
Our department is responsible for the procurement of all IT equipment.
'Die Beschaffung' (procurement) is the noun related to the verb 'beschaffen' (to obtain, to procure). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a noun that describes the process or the result of the action.
Die Beschaffung der notwendigen Dokumente hat mehrere Tage gedauert.
The procurement of the necessary documents took several days.
The meaning depends heavily on context. In a professional or government setting, it means organized purchasing. In colloquial language, especially in the drug scene, it refers to getting drugs.
Die Beschaffung neuer Büromöbel wurde vom Management genehmigt.
The procurement of new office furniture was approved by management.
In an economic context, 'Beschaffung' (procurement) is often combined with the goods being acquired. Typical phrases are 'die Beschaffung von Material' (the procurement of materials), 'die Beschaffung von Informationen' (the procurement of information), or 'die öffentliche Beschaffung' (public procurement).
Die strategische Beschaffung von Rohstoffen ist für das Unternehmen entscheidend.
The strategic procurement of raw materials is crucial for the company.
supply / care
'die Versorgung' and 'die Beschaffung' can both have to do with things that are needed. The difference is in the perspective. 'die Beschaffung' means the organized process of obtaining or buying something, for example materials for a company. 'die Versorgung' means that people or a group are regularly supplied with necessary things such as electricity, water, food, or information. Learners may confuse the words because both occur in planning and organization. Memory tip: 'Beschaffung' is obtaining something; 'Versorgung' is providing it and making sure it is available.
Vor der Reise hat das Team die Beschaffung der nötigen Geräte organisiert.
Before the trip, the team organized the procurement of the necessary equipment.
Nach dem Sturm war die Versorgung mit Strom in einigen Dörfern schwierig.
After the storm, the supply of electricity was difficult in some villages.